Student Fees
Illinois statutes permit public school districts to charge students a fee for the use of textbooks, materials and supplies that are used in the course of a student’s education. Funds are budgeted for general supplies and materials, library materials, equipment, classroom supplies, and other consumable material each year. In addition, an annual budget for technology covers peripheral devices, technology supplies and software licenses used within the school. The annual registration fee charged to students is intended to cover only a portion of the cost of these items. In general, school districts may not charge tuition to students residing in the district who attend public schools.
Anticipating a fee waiver?
Don’t wait to submit your student’s registration! Select the ‘Waiver Applicant’ option for payment. Please review the following requirements regarding registration fees:
- Direct Certification: The State of Illinois typically releases Direct Certification notices during the first two weeks of July. Families who are directly certified will have their fees waived automatically.
- Waiver Application: If you do not receive a Direct Certification from the state, you must submit a formal fee waiver application through the school district's business department. These applications will not be available until July.
- Financial Responsibility: It is the family’s responsibility to apply for a waiver if they are not automatically certified. If you do not apply, or if your application is denied, you remain responsible for all registration fees.
- Billing & Payment: Outstanding fees will be added to the student’s PowerSchool account and can be paid through the Parent Portal.
Fee Schedule
| 2025-26 | 2026-27 through May 31, 2026 |
2026-27 after May 31, 2026 |
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Elementary |
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Kindergarten - Grade 2 |
$110.00 | $60.00 | $120.00 |
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Grades 3 - 6 |
$140.00 | $75.00 | $150.00 |
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Recorder (3rd/4th grade required) |
$5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 |
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Outdoor education, if applicable (5th & 6th grade optional) |
$50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 |
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Junior High |
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Grades 7-8 |
$250.00 | $135.00 | $270.00 |
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PE uniform (required) |
$9.00 (t-shirt); $9.00 (shorts) | $9.00 (t-shirt); $9.00 (shorts) | $9.00 (t-shirt); $9.00 (shorts) |
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Graduation gown (8th grade optional) |
$25.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
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Chromebook purchase (8th grade optional, if applicable)* |
$25.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
*Students entering 8th grade will have the option of purchasing a district-issued Chromebook for a nominal fee of $30.00 during the registration process. This option must be selected during the registration process for the year that your child will be in 8th grade. Students who do not select the buy-out option during registration will not have the ability to buy out the Chromebook at the end of the year.
Fee Payment Methods
Online
Online payments can be made in RevTrak through Parent Portal any day, any time and is the strongly preferred method of payment. All payments will be applied to your child’s account the same day. If you have forgotten your PowerSchool Parent Portal credentials, click the ‘Forgot your login/password?’ link on the PowerSchool sign-in page.
Cash and check
Cash and check payments will be accepted on school days between 7:30am-2:00pm in the business office at the District Administrative Center, 7925 Janes Avenue. When paying by cash or check include the completed form below. Please submit payment and form in an envelope. Do not staple. It may take up to three (3) business days for payment to be applied to your child’s account. Any check returned for insufficient funds will be subject to a $20.00 service charge.
- Elementary Registration Fee Form 2026-27
- Cuotas de inscripción para la primaria 2026-27
- Junior High Registration Fee From 2026-27
- Cuotas de inscripción para la secundaria 2026-27
- 2025-26 Fee Forms
Looking for a fee waiver?
Click here to view income eligibility guidelines and information on how to apply